Chargers add Baxter to bolster line depth

Down three starters on the offensive line, the Chargers have added the same number of offensive linemen this week.

The third is rookie center Colin Baxter, who spent the past three weeks on the practice squad. Baxter, who also played in three games for the New York Jets, has often practiced at guard since joining the Chargers. He is seen as a center long-term.

The Chargers could need him at any number of spots should they incur any more injuries.

They placed left guard Kris Dielman on injured reserve Wednesday. Tyronne Green, who played three games in place of Dielman, will not play Sunday against the Bears due to a hand injury. Right tackle Louis Vasquez is out with a sprained ankle. Left tackle Marcus McNeill is out with a neck injury.